Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity.  We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense.  Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.

The Strategic Technology Analysis Group (STAG), part of SPA’s Space and Intelligence Division, offers sophisticated capabilities (people, process & tools) to resolve unique problems in space, cyber, and special operations in support to military services, Secretary of Defense offices (OSD) and theater warfighters.  Our portfolio includes the Assistant Secretary of Air Force for Space Acquisition & Integration (SAF/SQ), Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC), Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP), National Space Defense Center (NSDC), Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC), Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO), US Space Command (USSPACECOM) and US Space Force (USSF).  Come be a part of a high-speed low-drag organization providing unique and tailored solutions for our National Defense!

SPA has an immediate need for a highly qualified Space Program Analysis Lead.

In support of a DoD Rapid Prototyping Organization, the expectation is to plan and oversee execution of space program activities as Space Lead SETA. This job will require significant technical and programmatic engagements with acquisition partners in the Washington DC area as well as routine travel to vendor locations. Ideal candidate has extensive experience delivering small satellites, a strong understanding of space operations, strong writing/presentation skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to support 4-8 days of travel every quarter. Candidate must be able to articulate complex space acquisition and operations activities to non-space professionals in multi-domain test, exercise, and operations environments.

Duties associated with this role include but are not limited to the following:

• Prioritizing, orchestrating, monitoring quality, and ensuring completion of critical tasks in support of overall space program execution (Team Lead).
• Consolidate and deliver programmatic and technical advisement to space acquisition activities (Team Lead).
• Tracking/handling technical tasks in support of overall program execution (Team Lead).
• Regularly engage with space acquisition Mission Partners including DARPA, NRO, SDA, and SSC to facilitate constructive and transparent relationships (Team Lead).
• Track cross-cutting team tasks and ensuring internal project deadlines are met (Supporting Team Member).
• Development of program budget and schedule (Supporting Team Member).
• Special projects as directed.

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with eligibility for SCI
• Minimum of 10 years of experience leading space systems analysis, requirements generation, capability assessment, and architecture integration

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a Science/Engineering/Electrical or Computer related field of study
• 3 years' experience in DoD programming, budgeting, and associated joint and service processes (such as focus teams)
• 3 years of recent experience supporting military operations at the COCOM or Special Operations level
• Minimum of 3 years of experience, within the last 5 years, in delivering space system engineering support in a joint DoD or Director of National Intelligence (DNI) environment, including Special Access Programs (SAPs)